TRICKY START: Cranes Held By Rwanda In CAF Champions Opener

By OKELLO ALLAN

Uganda Cranes Team
Charles Lukwago (GK), Paul Willa, Aziz Kayondo, Paul Mbowa, Musitafa Mujjuzi ©, Shafik Kagimu, Bright Anukani (Tonny Mawejje), Abdu-Karim Watambala, Viane Ssekajugo (Ben Ocen), Milton Karisa (Brian Aheebwa), Joackim Ojera

It has not been a rosy start for the Uganda Cranes as they kickstarted their fight for this year’s Africa Nations Championship title.

The Cranes were held by rivals Rwanda in a  goalless draw in the Group C.

Rwanda goalkeeper Olivier Kwizera was perfect as he made several saves.

The Amavubi grew into the game after the opening quarter with Jacques Tuyisenge and Muhadjir Hakizimana causing problems for the Uganda Cranes defence.

Uganda Cranes faces Togo that was beaten by Morroce 1-0 on Friday, while Rwanda takes on Morocco.